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Homes for sale Columbus Ohio are in high demand as it’s the capital of Ohio, Columbus is an exciting city located in the center of the state along the Scioto and Olentangy Rivers. This prominent city boasts a strong business economy, friendly neighborhoods, a lively arts culture, and a central location near other major cities.
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Due to the large geographic area of the city and its surrounding suburbs, there is a wide range of housing options in Columbus. Local real estate includes everything from condominiums in the city to large properties in tree-lined neighborhoods. Homes in Columbus are constructed in a myriad of styles, including contemporary, traditional, Colonial, and more. Housing options range from downtown urban living in the Short North, to historic restored areas like German Village. Columbus has family neighborhoods like Westerville and Upper Arlington, suburban areas such as Bexley, Dublin, Grove City or Hilliard, and planned communities like New Albany. Browse the newest real estate listings in Columbus, OH.
Homes for sale Columbus Ohio are in demand due to the top tier educational system. Columbus is primarily served by Columbus City Schools—the largest public school district in Ohio. The district operates 142 elementary, middle, and high schools, including a number of magnet schools. The second-largest district in the area is South-Western City Schools, which encompasses southwestern Franklin County. There are also many private school options within the area.
Columbus is home to The Ohio State University, Columbus State Community College, Capital University, Franklin University, and many more. There are an astonishing 50 colleges and universities within a 50-mile radius of Columbus. Find homes in Columbus by school district.
The first settlement in the area was erected in 1797, on the west side of the Scioto River, by a group of people—including a man named Lucas Sullivant, who named their community Franklinton. These were the first homes for sale in Columbus Ohio. Until the year 1816, the state capital was at Chillicothe in the southern part of the state, but a more central location for the capital was desired. Four businessmen in Franklinton offered to donate land on the eastern side of the river, to be used for the new state capital. Columbus became the capital of Ohio in 1816 and received a city charter in 1834. In 1871, the city annexed Franklinton.
Columbus played a vital role in the Civil War, as it was the site of Fort Chase, a prison for Confederate soldiers. When the Confederacy surrendered in 1865, approximately 10,000 men were confined at Fort Chase, and more than 2,000 died while imprisoned.
The Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College was Ohio’s land-grant college founded in 1871. The institution received the benefits of the Morrill Acts of 1862 and 1890. In 1878, the college expanded to include a wider repertoire of offerings and changed its name to The Ohio State University. The university is currently one of the largest public universities in the United States.
Columbus is the capital of Ohio, serving as a lively center of activity, as it is the largest city in the state and the 14th-largest in the country. The city is centrally located in the geographic center of Ohio and is not far from many major cities, including Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dayton, Toledo, and Akron, each of which are within a driving distance of 150 miles. The city has a diverse economy based on education, government, insurance, banking, defense, aviation, food, clothes, logistics, steel, energy, medical research, health care, hospitality, retail, and technology.
Columbus is home to the headquarters of five corporations in the U.S. Fortune 500, including Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, American Electric Power, L Brands, Big Lots, and Cardinal Health. In 2016, Money Magazine ranked Columbus as one of The Best Big Cities, based on a highly educated workforce and excellent wage growth. Over the years, Columbus has received a number of awards and accolades for the quality of life the city offers according to the Columbus Realtors Association.
Columbus is home to a number of prominent attractions, including the Columbus Museum of Art, the Wexner Center for the Arts, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, and the Franklin Park Conservatory. Additionally, the city is home to many renowned performing arts institutions such as the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Opera Columbus, BalletMet Columbus, the ProMusica Chamber Orchestra, the Jazz Arts Group of Columbus, and more. Major league professional sports teams in Columbus include the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League, and the Columbus Crew SC of Major League Soccer. Columbus is also home to one of the most competitive intercollegiate programs in the nation, the Ohio State Buckeyes of The Ohio State University. Ohio State is one of the largest universities in the nation, and the campus is the site of many activities for residents of Columbus, including sports games, performances, and other events.
Major annual community festivals and events in Columbus include Columbus Oktoberfest in German Village, Juneteenth Ohio, the Doo Dah Parade, the Ohio State Fair, and Red, White & Boom on the Fourth of July. The Columbus and Franklin County Metropolitan Park District includes Inniswood Metro Gardens, Highbanks Metro Park, Battelle-Darby Creek Metro Park, and many others throughout the area.
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